Cummins Launches QSM11-CP Generator
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a leading manufacturer of diesel engines for the commercial marine industry, is pleased to announce the latest addition to the C Power product line, the QSM11-CP marine generator set. Engineered specifically for the demands of marine applications, the QSM11-CP is designed, integrated and assembled by Cummins newest manufacturing facility, the Commercial Marine and Offshore Oil & Gas Center of Excellence.
As marine operators are increasingly global and vessels are more transient, it is essential that onboard machinery is supported anywhere in the world the vessel travels. With that understanding, Cummins has offered a factory solution for ship’s prime and emergency power for over a decade. “Since their introduction in 2001, Cummins C Power products have set the standard for electric power generation in the marine industry,” says Jenny Bush, General Manager – Commercial Marine. “The opening of the Commercial Marine Center of Excellence enables us to expand this industry-leading product line beyond the current offering by consolidating design, testing, integration and support resources that exist across the Cummins factory and distribution channel.”
Following the successful launch of the Oil and Gas Center of Excellence in Houston, Texas, Cummins opened the Commercial Marine and Offshore Oil & Gas Center of Excellence (COE) in Singapore, a global center for oil platform and ship building as well as a home to related suppliers. Cummins Commercial Marine and Offshore Oil & Gas Center of Excellence will deliver a wide range of customized and integrated power packages, including an expanded line of C Power marine generator sets, to meet the needs of both commercial marine and oil & gas customers. All systems will be fully tested to Cummins standards, resulting in a quality product that meets customers’ exacting specifications.
The new QSM11-CP features a Cummins QSM11-DM marine auxiliary engine matched to a Cummins Generator Technologies marine-grade HCM434F1 alternator. In fact, all major components of C Power generator sets are designed and manufactured by divisions of the Cummins family to ensure all elements of the genset operate with complete system harmony for optimal performance and maximum efficiency.
With ratings from 250 to 300 kWe, the QSM11 C Power is optimized for primary ship’s service and emergency power. The QSM11-CP includes customer-selectable options, including Cummins own C Command HD panels, to tailor the set based on vessel application. Certified to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and IMO Tier II emissions standards, the QSM11-CP is also SOLAS compliant and certified by the industry’s major classification societies, including American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Lloyd’s Register (LR).
“The launch of the QSM11-CP allows us to fill a gap in the 200 to 300 kWe range while meeting the latest emissions requirements for marine equipment,” says Donald Ho, Director – Commercial Marine Center of Excellence. “Components like filters and dipsticks can be mounted on either port or starboard side, giving the genset flexibility in installation and maintenance onboard. But what’s most impressive is Cummins’ ability to offer a genset fully integrated by the factory that carries with it the benefit of Cummins service and warranty support.”
Unlike many other genset providers, C Power generator sets are backed by a comprehensive factory warranty that is valid and consistent worldwide, everywhere Cummins-authorized service is available. Plus, they are fully supported by the Cummins distribution network, featuring over 1,200 service outlets.
Additional product specs can be viewed here.
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Cummins will showcase the QSM11-CP at the upcoming Asia Pacific Maritime commercial marine trade show in Singapore, March 14-16, marking the first time the product will be publicly displayed. Press and visitors are invited to stop by stand number R20 to get a first look at the new C Power marine generator set and discuss product features with our team of experts.
Cummins will also be hosting an Open House at the Commercial Marine and Offshore Oil & Gas Center of Excellence on March 15, giving guests the opportunity to tour the facility.